Lavender
• Lavendula angustifolia
Lavender is one of the most aromatic and highly versatile plants in the world. Known for its
sweet-floral aroma and calming properties, lavender is a popular component used in many personal
care products, aromatherapy, and even in the culinary world.
PRIMARY BENFITS
OF LAVENDER OIL
• Soothes occasional
skin irritations and
minor burns
• Lavender reduces
anxious feelings,
helps ease tension,
and promotes
peaceful sleep
Facts
• L
avender is a flowering plant
of the mint family.
• Lavender is one of the key
herbs found in the Herbes
de Provance seasoning mix
used to flavor fish, meats, and
vegetable stews.
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Lavender has many uses,
but it is primarily valued
for production of essential
oil. Lavender’s ability to
calm and soothe the mind
and body is one of its
most notable qualities.
During Roman times,
lavender flowers were sold
for 1,000 denarii, which
was the equivalent of a
farmer’s monthly wage.
dōTERRA LAVENDER
ESSENTIAL OIL
SOURCING
The Black Sea climate
zone of Bulgaria produces
some of the world's best
lavender. It's sunny and
dry climate during harvest
coupled with dry, well-
drained, sandy soils are
ideal for this aromatic
plant. For these reasons,
dōTERRA chose Eastern
Bulgaria as the place to
make reality a vision of
creating a world-class
production center for
some of its most valued
oils. Visit our official
YouTube channel to learn
more about the sourcing of
this beautiful essential oil.